Claimant v Peasmarsh Place (Country Care) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent failed to maintain contact during the protected maternity period and a manager stated 'you won't be here soon' to the claimant ahead of her maternity leave in circumstances that constituted less favourable treatment because of pregnancy.
Facts
The claimant was an employee of the respondent care home who went on maternity leave. Prior to her leave, a manager told her 'you won't be here soon'. During the protected maternity period, the respondent failed to maintain contact with her. The tribunal heard the case over three days in December 2025.
Decision
The tribunal found the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity by failing to maintain contact during the protected period and making the statement 'you won't be here soon' before her maternity leave. All other claims were dismissed. The claimant was awarded £5,500 for injury to feelings plus £1,010 interest.
Practical note
Employers must maintain appropriate contact with employees during maternity leave and avoid statements that suggest pregnancy or maternity leave will lead to job loss or disadvantage.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Case details
- Case number
- 2304195/2024
- Decision date
- 17 December 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No